SubmittedThe students of McGinley School of Irish Dance in Lemoyne showcase their moves at the York St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 18, 2012.

There’s only one show in Harrisburg that combines “Super Mario Brothers” with Irish dancing.

That’s “Crossroads,” a new show by the McGinley School of Irish Dance in Lemoyne.

It’s “a blend of traditional Irish dancing and modern day America,” said Lena C. McGinley-Crosier, owner of the school.

“Our original idea in calling it ‘Crossroads’ was how can we bring it all together? Where’s the commonality?” she said.

The name “Crossroads” addressed that question, since it means a merging point of different paths or ideas.

“People are going to see something that they’ll not have imagined seeing in Irish dancing before,” McGinley-Crosier said.

One dance in particular showcases the evolution of the old and new. “Mississippi Stomp” is an original piece written by the teachers of the school.

“It was written originally to show how Irish dancing can cross over into step,” McGinley-Crosier said.

The show is more than dancing. The students also dabble in drama.

Using Irish dance, performers will tell the tales of “Snow White” and “Aladdin.”

“The kids are really excited about the fact they’re not just dancing in their school costumes but also becoming the characters in the show,” McGinley-Crosier said. “The fact that they get to dance out of their type of music and bring in props and sets and all of those other elements, has kept them champing at the bit.”

The 70 performers range from 3 years old to adults. Some are beginners while others are experts. Eleven of the dancers will compete in the Irish dancing world championships in Ireland, and part of the money raised from “Crossroads” will help sponsor their trip.

Sydney Dombrowski, 15, is one of the dancers who will compete in the world championships. The Hampden Twp. resident has been dancing with the school for nine years. To say she is excited about “Crossroads” is an understatement.

“I think it’s going to be an amazing show,” she said. “I’m extremely excited; I can’t wait. The dance is going to be so neat.”

The show will have something for everyone, be it pop music lovers or traditional Celtic enthusiasts.

And that’s just the point, McGinley-Crosier said.

“I hope [people] just have an awesome night,” she said. “I want them to say ‘I had no idea we had something like that in central Pa.’”

IF YOU GO: “Crossroads” by the McGinley School of Irish Dance at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Forum, Fifth and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. Cost: $15 and $18. Info: www.mcginleyirishdancers.com.

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